2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 202 - Air Force Sergeants Association
Sec. 20203 - Purposes

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 20203 (2017)
Section Name §20203. Purposes
Section Text

(a) General.—The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation and include—

(1) helping to maintain a highly dedicated and professional corps of enlisted personnel within the United States Air Force, including the United States Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard;

(2) supporting fair and equitable legislation and Department of the Air Force policies and influencing by lawful means departmental plans, programs, policies, and legislative proposals that affect enlisted personnel of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard, its retirees, and other veterans of enlisted service in the Air Force;

(3) actively publicizing the roles of enlisted personnel in the United States Air Force;

(4) participating in civil and military activities, youth programs, and fundraising campaigns that benefit the United States Air Force;

(5) providing for the mutual welfare of members of the corporation and their families;

(6) assisting in recruiting for the United States Air Force;

(7) assembling together for social activities;

(8) maintaining an adequate Air Force for our beloved country;

(9) fostering among the members of the corporation a devotion to fellow airmen; and

(10) serving the United States and the United States Air Force loyally, and doing all else necessary to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States.


(b) Corporate Function.—The corporation shall function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization under the laws of the District of Columbia.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 105–354, §1(4)(A), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3240.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
20203(a) 36 App.:5803. Nov. 18, 1997, Pub. L. 105–85, title XV, §§1503, 1508(f), 111 Stat. 1963, 1965.
20203(b) 36 App.:5808(f).  
Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
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Contained Within Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
CHAPTER 202 - AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
Sec. 20203 - Purposes
Contains section 20203
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 111 Stat. 1963
112 Stat. 3240
Public Law References Public Law 105-85, Public Law 105-354
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